Python Django Course — "Web-Based Academic Data Management System Development Using Django Framework"
Following is the Syllabus for 40 Sessions: Web-Based Academic Data Management System Development Using Django Framework
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Final Objective:
Participants will be able to develop a web-based academic data management system using Django, complete with CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) features, user authentication, database integration, and data reporting capabilities.
1. Introduction and Preparation (4 Sessions)
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Session 1: Introduction to Django Framework.
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Overview of the project to be created.
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Installation of Python, Django, and supporting tools (Visual Studio Code, Git, etc.).
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Session 2: Creating and running your first Django project.
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Directory and file structure in Django.
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Session 3: Introduction to Virtual Environment and dependency management with pip.
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Creating the first application in a Django project.
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Session 4: Introduction to URL routing and Views concepts in Django.
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Creating a simple "Hello World" page.
2. Data Modeling and Database (6 Sessions)
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Session 5: Model Concepts in Django: ORM (Object-Relational Mapping).
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Creating the first model for academic entities (for example, Students).
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Session 6: Preparing the database (SQLite as default, PostgreSQL as an option).
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Running database migrations (makemigrations, migrate).
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Session 7: Adding models for other entities (Instructors, Courses, Grades).
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Relationships between models (ForeignKey, ManyToManyField).
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Session 8: Using Django Admin for data management.
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Customizing Django Admin appearance.
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Session 9: Creating forms with Django Forms for adding academic data.
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User input data validation.
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Session 10: Case study: Creating a student data input module with course relationships.
3. CRUD Feature Development (6 Sessions)
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Session 11: Creating the Create feature: Adding data through a web page.
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Session 12: Creating the Read feature: Displaying a student list with a table.
